YEARLY HIGH
0.4174 OMR
YEARLY LOW
0.3811 OMR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3938 OMR

2018 CHF to OMR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CHF to OMR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.4174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.3811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0363 OMR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4008 to the December average rate of 0.3880, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4174 was up 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CHF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,087 OMR
2017 Average 1,957 OMR
Yearly Trough Low 1,905 OMR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 181.60 OMR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4148
0.3820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF to OMR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3986, compared to 0.3890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0221 OMR (High: 0.4133 / Low: 0.3913). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 OMR (High: 0.3895 / Low: 0.3839).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.4120) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3844), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0277 (+7.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.4120
2017 Avg (February) 0.3844

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4133 0.3913 0.4008
February 0.4174 0.4076 0.4120
March 0.4107 0.4025 0.4062
April 0.4030 0.3886 0.3975
May 0.3908 0.3840 0.3861
June 0.3925 0.3858 0.3889
July 0.3895 0.3839 0.3872
August 0.3976 0.3860 0.3893
September 0.4015 0.3920 0.3974
October 0.3914 0.3819 0.3873
November 0.3875 0.3811 0.3847
December 0.3913 0.3855 0.3880